Band 4 Carpentry Craftsperson

3 months ago

Solihull, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

**Job summary**:
Perform unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine.

Responsible for testing, maintenance and fault finding on all building elements, plant and equipment including but not limited to:
Fire compartmentation

Security, access control, keys and locks

Controlled drug storage units

Roofing

Underground drainage and high pressure jetting

Building structure and partition walling

Flooring and flooring finishes

Glazing

Fixtures, fittings and furniture

Scaffolding

Woodworking machinery

Construction site plant

Transport vehicles

Work under own initiative in order to undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvements, and capital work across the trust as directed, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
To undertake all work activities as requested by the Building Supervisor/Estates Officer.

To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.

To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

To actively participate in the operation and control of building planned maintenance schemes.

To actively participate in the operation of facilities labour control scheme, by completion of all paperwork and reports as required by the scheme.

To carry out building surveys and compile data, as and when instructed by line managers.

Carry out all work on equipment as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Building and Construction Regulations and the Trust's Safety Policy.

To work overtime to carry out repairs/maintenance not possible during normal hours.

To liaise with the Building Supervisor regarding plant or equipment failures, or deviations to regulations, and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.

At all times when on duty or on call, to carry Trust communication devices such as mobile telephones, two-way radios or pagers to facilitate immediate response to emergencies

**About us**:
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

**Job description**:
*Please Note*: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
City & Guilds of London Institute Craft

Certificate in Course 6217-02 Carpentry &
Joinery (E)

Or,

An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level

3 in Carpentry & Joinery. (E)

Or,

BTEC/ONC in Building or Construction

Services. (E)

Additional relevant Competencies (D)

**Experience**:
**Essential**:
Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in Building or Construction for a minimum of 3 years (E)

Plus

At least 2 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility. (E)

And

Background in Building or Construction installation, alteration, maintenance or repair. (E)

And

Experience of Building plant, equipment and woodworking machinery. (E)

Previous experience of working in an acute Hospital environment or similar demanding role.(D)

Capable working to deadlines. (E)

Reasonably clear and effective in verbal and written communications. (E)

**Disclosure and Barring Service Check**:

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